Department of Music and Dance
music Events Calendar
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Faculty Scholarship Recital
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Music Recital Hall
Description: Faculty Scholarship Concert. Please join the Music and Dance faculty in their third annual scholarship benefit concert. Faculty performers join forces in a variety of solos and ensembles featuring classical music, jazz, and dance.
Contributions to the Yandell Fund provide scholarships to talented UVM students.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Faculty Recital: David Neiweem, baritone; David Feurzeig, piano
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Music Recital Hall
Description: Faculty Recital: An Evening of Art Song
David Neiweem, baritone and David Feurzeig, piano
featuring music and poetry of four languages, set to music by Purcell, Schubert, Faure, Debussy and Liszt, among others.
Free and open to the public.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Senior Recital: Leah Desroches, flute
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Recital Hall
Description: Senior Recital: Leah-Marie Desroches, flute
Performing works by C.P.E. Bach, Zgraja, Schumann, and Poulenc, accompanied by Sylvia Parker.
Free and open to the public.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Lake Champlain Trombone Choir
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Recital Hall
Description: Trombone Choir with students, alumni, and friends.
Free and open to the public.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Dancing Uphill 2012
Time: 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Description: This years marks the fifth anniversary of this UVM Dance Program spring tradition. Highlighting UVM dance student performers, the concert includes choreography by UVM dance faculty, UVM composition students, and professional guest dance artists. This year will feature new works by dance faculty Paul Besaw and Paula Higa. New York based dancer/choreographer and recent Bessie Award recipient Kayvon Pourazar and Vermont performance artist Lida Winfield will also create works for students to perform in Dancing Uphill.
Thursday-Saturday, March 22-24, 2012 - 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 24, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Mann Gymnasium (Trinity Campus)
Tickets: $10 (cash or check only please)
For more information or ticket reservations, contact Paul.Besaw@uvm.edu
Friday, March 23, 2012
Dancing Uphill 2012
Time: 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Description: This years marks the fifth anniversary of this UVM Dance Program spring tradition. Highlighting UVM dance student performers, the concert includes choreography by UVM dance faculty, UVM composition students, and professional guest dance artists. This year will feature new works by dance faculty Paul Besaw and Paula Higa. New York based dancer/choreographer and recent Bessie Award recipient Kayvon Pourazar and Vermont performance artist Lida Winfield will also create works for students to perform in Dancing Uphill.
Thursday-Saturday, March 22-24, 2012 - 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 24, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Mann Gymnasium (Trinity Campus)
Tickets: $10 (cash or check only please)
For more information or ticket reservations, contact Paul.Besaw@uvm.edu
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Dancing Uphill 2012
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Description: This years marks the fifth anniversary of this UVM Dance Program spring tradition. Highlighting UVM dance student performers, the concert includes choreography by UVM dance faculty, UVM composition students, and professional guest dance artists. This year will feature new works by dance faculty Paul Besaw and Paula Higa. New York based dancer/choreographer and recent Bessie Award recipient Kayvon Pourazar and Vermont performance artist Lida Winfield will also create works for students to perform in Dancing Uphill.
Thursday-Saturday, March 22-24, 2012 - 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 24, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Mann Gymnasium (Trinity Campus)
Tickets: $10 (cash or check only please)
For more information or ticket reservations, contact Paul.Besaw@uvm.edu
Patricia Julien Project
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Southwick Ballroom 301
Description: A CD release concert for the Patricia Julien Project's new recording, "Still Light At Night." This jazz quartet (flute, guitar, bass, and drums) of Burlington area musicians is led by UVM Associate Professor Patricia Julien. The group plays mostly original compositions ranging from straight-ahead and free jazz to funk.
Redstone Campus.
Free and open to the public.
Dancing Uphill 2012
Time: 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Description: This years marks the fifth anniversary of this UVM Dance Program spring tradition. Highlighting UVM dance student performers, the concert includes choreography by UVM dance faculty, UVM composition students, and professional guest dance artists. This year will feature new works by dance faculty Paul Besaw and Paula Higa. New York based dancer/choreographer and recent Bessie Award recipient Kayvon Pourazar and Vermont performance artist Lida Winfield will also create works for students to perform in Dancing Uphill.
Thursday-Saturday, March 22-24, 2012 - 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 24, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Mann Gymnasium (Trinity Campus)
Tickets: $10 (cash or check only please)
For more information or ticket reservations, contact Paul.Besaw@uvm.edu
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Faculty Recital: Ray Vega, trumpet
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Recital Hall
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Aislynn Taber
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Music Recital Hall
Description: Senior Recital: Aislynn Taber, flute
Redstone Campus. Free and open to the public.
Keren-happuch Wheeler
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Music Recital Hall
Description: Senior Recital: Keren-happuch Wheeler, piano
Redstone Campus. Free and open to the public.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
University Catamount Singers
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Music Recital Hall
Description: David Neiweem directs the University Catamount Singers
Music for chamber choir featuring the 18 voices of the Catamount Singers. Music by Palestrina, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Durufle, Cowell, Persichetti and R.Thompson.
Redstone Campus. Free and open to the public.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Student Performance Recital
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Music Recital Hall
Description: Students perform on their various instruments. Styles and genres range from classical to jazz.
Redstone Campus. Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Student Performance Recital
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Music Recital Hall
Description: Students perform on their various instruments. Styles and genres range from classical to jazz.
Redstone Campus. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Student Perform Recital: Open Dress Rehearsal Englesby Concert
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Senior Recital: Russell McHenry, jazz piano
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: UVM Recital Hall
Description: Senior Recital: Russell McHenry, jazz piano
Redstone Campus. Free and open to the public
Sunday, April 15, 2012
UVM Concert Band
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Description: D. Thomas Toner conducts the UVM Concert Band. Concert of wind band music featuring "Variations on a Korean Folk Song", Chance; "El Camino Royale", Reed; and music of Colgrass, Stamp, Bach, and others.
UVM Recital Hall, Redstone Campus.
Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
University Symphony Orchestra Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Music Recital Hall
Description: Yutaka Kono conducts the UVM Symphony Orchestra.
Redstone Campus. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
University Jazz Ensemble Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Description: Alexander Stewart conducts the University Jazz Ensemble's Spring concert.
UVM Recital Hall, Redstone Campus.
Free and open to the public.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
University Concert Choir, Burlington Choral Society & Orchestra
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Description: University Concert Choir, Burlington Choral Society and Orchestra, David Neiweem, director
Orff: Carmina burana, for chorus, soloists and orchestra. The Concert Choir joins the Burlington Choral Society for a gala performance of this standard of the 20th century choral repertory.
University of Vermont Ira Allen Chapel
26 University Place, University Green, Burlington
Tickets:
Advance Tickets will be available through the Flynn Box Office soon (date to be announced).
For additional information please call 802-878-5919.
$20 general admission
$17 Senior Citizens and students
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Vermont Wind Ensemble
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Description: Alan Parshley, Director
Professor D. Thomas Toner, Marimba soloist
"Hands Across the Sea", a program of music from England and the United States
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sea Songs
Vincent Persichetti, Symphony for Band
Peter Tanner, Sonata for Marimba and Band
Eric Whitacre, October
Kenneth Hesketh, Danceries
John Philip Sousa, Hands Across the Sea March
UVM Recital Hall, Redstone Campus.
Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Student Performance Recital & Awards Ceremony
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Music Recital Hall
Description: Students perform on their various instruments. Styles and genres range from classical to jazz. Music Department award and honor recipients will also be announced.
Redstone Campus. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Student Performance Recital
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Music Recital Hall
Description: Students perform on their various instruments. Styles and genres range from classical to jazz.
Redstone Campus. Free and open to the public.
Small Jazz Combos Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Description: Performance by The Small Jazz Combos.
UVM Southwick Ballroom, (Room 301)
Free and open to the public.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Senior Recital: Holly Mugford, voice
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: UVM Recital Hall
Description: Senior Recital: Holly Mugford, voice
Redstone Campus. Free and open to the public
Carolyn Lieberman's Honors Thesis/Senior Project in Composition
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Description: Carolyn Lieberman's Honors Thesis/Senior Project in Composition Concert
Senior Recital: Christopher Barosky, jazz bass
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Description: Senior Recital: Christopher Barosky, jazz bass
Redstone Campus. Free and open to the public.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
UVM Student Compositions
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Description: Come hear the latest concert music to come from UVM! The only certain thing is that nothing is certain in this eclectic performance of brand-new works by composition seminar students.
UVM Recital Hall, Redstone Campus.
Free and open to the public.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Chamber Ensembles Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Description: Chamber music for trios and quartets.
UVM Recital Hall, Redstone Campus.
Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Latin Jazz & Jazz Combo
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Description: UVM Southwick Ballroom (Room 301)
Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Percussion Ensemble Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Description: Percussion Ensemble performs contemporary music written for percussion instruments.
UVM Southwick Ballroom (Room 301)
Free and open to the public.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Faculty Jazz Nonet
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Description: Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
Ray Vega, trumpet; Alex Stewart, baritone saxophone; Yutaka Kono, tuba; Rick Davies, trombone; Brian McCarthy, alto saxophone; Joy Worland, French horn; Tom Cleary, piano; John Rivers, bass; Geza Carr, drums
UVM Recital Hall, Redstone Campus, 384 So. Prospect Street. Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Explosion Negra Afro-Colombian Music
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Music Recital Hall
Description: Sponsored by: Latin American & Caribbean Studies, UVM Lane Series and Jazz Studies
Admission: Free
Friday, October 5, 2012
Jazz After Hours
Time: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location: Brennan's Pub, Davis Center
Description: Featuring UVM's student jazz musicians.
Free and open to the public.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Pictures at an Exhibition: Celebrating Art in the Fleming Museum
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Robert Hull Fleming Museum
Description: "Pictures at an Exhibition": Celebrating Art in the Fleming Museum
European organ music from the time of Christopher Columbus, played on the University's four-stop Klop pipe organ by Professor David Neiweem. The program also features music inspired by William Blake's "Songs of Innocence and of Experience". Inspired by the special exhibitions taking place this fall at the Fleming.
Admission free and open to the public. 802-656-7769 for further information.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Faculty Recital: Ray Vega, trumpet
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Building Recital Hall
Description: The Ray Vega Quintet plays hard-bop classics!
Free and open to the public.
Monday, October 22, 2012
"Songs of Struggle, Faith and Freedom: An Evening of Spirituals"
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Building Recital Hall
Description: "Songs of Struggle, Faith and Freedom: An Evening of Spirituals":
The program features University Catamount Singers, with special guest Evelyn Kwanza, mezzo soprano. Accompanied by Tom Cleary and directed by David Neiweem.
An hour of solo and choral music from the traditions of African American Spirituals. 802-656-7769 for further information.
Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tuba Soloist Scott Mendoker Recital
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Recital Hall
Description:
Guest Tuba Soloist Scott Mendoker Recital
with Sylvia Parker, piano
Recital at 7:30 PM
Internationally renowned tuba soloist, Scott Mendoker, will present a solo recital featuring works by Arcangelo Corelli, John Stevens, Sergei Prokofiev, David Sampson, and Peter Meechan. The latter two works are written for the tuba and pre-recorded electronics, and the other works will be performed with UVM faculty Sylvia Parker on the piano.
Mr. Mendoker will also present a masterclass at 4:00 PM.
Both events are free and open to the public.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Halloween Organ Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Ira Allen Chapel
Description: Halloween Organ Concert: This annual event is performed by University Organist Professor David Neiweem on the Chapel Organ. Favorite spooky pieces for organ accompanied by Lighting Artist Rachael Bischoff and assisted by singers from the University Concert Choir and Catamount Singers. Costumes encouraged but not necessary. Fun for the whole family!
Ira Allen Chapel on Central Campus (26 University Place, Burlington)
Free and open to the public.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Vermont Wind Ensemble Concert
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Davis Ctr Grand Maple Ballroom
Description: This semester, Vermont Winds will be presenting a program titled “Pageantry”, featuring festive and ceremonial music from around the world. Included in the program:
Alan Parshley, Director
Esprit de Corps, Robert Jager
Russian Christmas Music, Alfred Reed
Cavalry of the Clouds, Kenneth J. Alford
Fête-Dieu à Séville (Feast-Day in Seville), Isaac Albeniz
Alleluia, Samuel R. Hazo
Crown Imperial, William Walton
*Parking is available in the Jefford's lot.
Free and open to the public
NOTE: This is a change in Venue:
Dudley Davis Center Grand Maple Ballroom.
Parking available in the Jefford's lot.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Student Performance Recital I
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Building Recital Hall
Description: Music students perform on their various instruments.
Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
CANCELLED - Student Performance Recital II
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Building Recital Hall
Description: CANCELLED
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Senior Recital: Andy Gagnon, jazz drumset
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Brennan's
Description: Senior Recital: Andy Gagnon, jazz drumset.
Brennan's; Dudley H Davis Center at UVM (First Floor), Central Campus
Free and open to the public.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
University Concert Band
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Building Recital Hall
Description: Professor D. Thomas Toner conducts the University Concert Band in a concert featuring "1812 Overture" by Tchaikovsky, "American Salute" by Gould, and music of Elgar, Ticheli, and Ungar.
Free and open to the public.
Student Choreography Showcase
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Building Recital Hall
Description: Come see exciting new performance works by UVM dance composition students!
Free and open to the public.
Contact Clare.Bryne@uvm.edu for more information.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
University Symphony Orchestra
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Building Recital Hall
Description:
Professor Yutaka Kono conducts the University Symphony Orchestra in a concert featuring a new edition by Professor Emeritus Thomas L. Read, Symphonic Episodes, and Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin with the UVM piano faculty Sylvia Parker. The orchestra will also perform Fanfare from La Peri by Paul Dukas, Overture to Marriage of Figaro by Mozart, Danse Bacchanale by Camille Saint-Saëns, and Pavane for a Dead Princess by Maurice Ravel.
Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Student Performance Recital III
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Building Recital Hall
Description: Music students perform on their various instruments.
Free and open to the public.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
University Jazz Ensemble Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Building Recital Hall
Description:
The UVM Jazz Ensemble will present a concert program which will include classic works by Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Benny Carter among others as well as an original composition by UVM Jazz faculty member Patricia Julien. This UVM Jazz Ensemble concert marks the maiden voyage of Ray Vega as it's director while UVM Jazz area coordinator Alex Stewart is on sabbatical.
Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Student Performance Recital IV
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Building Recital Hall
Description: Music students perform on their various instruments.
Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Jazz Combo and Vocal Ensemble
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Building Recital Hall
Description: The Jazz Vocal Ensemble and Tuesday Combo will present a varied program with songs by Stevie Wonder, Vince Guaraldi, Josef Zawinul, and Joseph Kosma/Johnny Mercer.
Free and open to the public.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Student Performance Recital V
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Building Recital Hall
Description: Music students perform on their various instruments.
Free and open to the public.
Latin Jazz Ensemble and Small Jazz Guitar Ensemble
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: UVM Southwick Ballroom
Description:
Free and open to the public.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Senior Recital: Will Charron, percussion
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: UVM Southwick Ballroom 301
Description: Senior Recital: Will Charron, percussion
Free and open to the public.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Annual Choral Concert
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Fleming Museum
Description: Winter's Warm Music: A Celebration of Yuletide
Warm your heart on a chilly winter afternoon. Listen to the University Concert Choir and Catamount Singers sing music that has inspired and entertained countless generations. The concert takes place in the magnificent ambiance of the Fleming Museum Marble Court.
Free admission to concert only.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Chamber Ensembles Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Building Recital Hall
Description: Classical chamber music for trios, quartets, and quintets.
Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Catamount Singers
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: St. Paul's Cathedral
Description: The University Catamount Singers, under the direction of Professor David Neiweem, perform their annual concert. Sponsored by the St. Paul's Cathedral Arts.
Saint Paul's Cathedral, 2 Cherry St., Burlington
Free and open to the public.
Nonet and Post-Bop Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: UVM Southwick Ballroom 301
Description: Brian McCarthy directs the Nonet and Post Bop Ensembles.
Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Percussion Ensemble Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: UVM Southwick Ballroom 301
Description: The UVM Percussion Ensemble performs under the direction of Jeffrey Salisbury.
Free and open to the public.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Senior Recital: Janice Brewer, soprano
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Building Recital Hall
Description: Senior Recital: Janice Brewer, soprano
Free and open to the public.
Senior Recital: Karlie Kauffeld, flute
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Building Recital Hall
Description: Senior Recital: Karlie Kauffeld, flute
Free and open to the public.
Senior Recital: Rebecca Wood, saxophone
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Building Recital Hall
Description: Senior Recital: Rebecca Wood, saxophone.
Free and open to the public.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Student Choreography Showcase
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: UVM Music Building Recital Hall
Description: Come see exciting new performance works by UVM dance composition students!
Free and open to the public.
Contact Clare.Bryne@uvm.edu for more information.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Winter Break
Day Event
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Winter Break
Day Event
Friday, December 28, 2012
Winter Break
Day Event